TRANSPORT EVOLVED NEWS 478: ELON'S OFFERING FREE SAMPLES (& FISKER'S OFFERING MASSIVE DISCOUNTS)

EV Channels Review

This episode of TEN Transport Evolved News covers several significant developments in the EV market. A major focus is Fisker's precarious financial situation, leading to a substantial price cut on the Ocean EV, now available for $25,000 for the entry-level Sport trim, amidst speculation of bankruptcy. The Ford Explorer EV has officially launched in Europe, featuring a new 77 kWh battery pack and an all-wheel-drive option, with a more affordable 52 kWh variant planned. The report highlights a study indicating PHEV emissions are significantly higher than claimed, raising concerns about their role as a 'green alternative'. Tesla's FSD Beta is now being demoed and offered with a free month's trial to all capable vehicles, aiming to increase customer adoption. Other news includes China's WTO complaint against the US Inflation Reduction Act, the Volkswagen ID.7's confirmation for North America, NIO's ET9 entering production as the fastest-charging EV, Polestar 4's North American debut with pricing, Hyundai Motor Group's substantial investment in future mobility, and various other updates from Lucid, Nissan, Porsche, BYD, Genesis, Toyota, BMW, and more. The segment concludes with Volvo retiring its last diesel vehicle and Tesla opening up a significant portion of its US Supercharger network to non-Tesla EVs.